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One night in mid-September, two employees say, a "neighborhood guy" came into the restaurant at close to midnight, visibly intoxicated and displaying alarming signs of mental-health issues. Smith was in the restaurant, along with three young women who were working. When the man asked Smith for a beer, the artist offered him water instead - a gesture that the women working say "invited him to stay" despite their safety concerns.

Curtis Sliwa, the red beret-wearing Republican candidate for mayor, says he's staying right where he is: In the fight. The mayor's race is in the home stretch, and with incumbent Eric Adams now out of the running, Sliwa is seen by some politicos as the third wheel in a larger matchup between Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani and independent former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Welcome to City Limits' NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings, as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

Take a picture, save the city. This just in from our friends at CHEKPEDS (which sort of stands for the Clinton-Hell's Kitchen-Chelsea Coalition for Pedestrian Safety): a new app that you need now more than ever. The same people who created the indepensible Crashmapper are back with "Walkmapper," which allows you to snap a picture of a streetscape defect and report it directly to the city and the elected official in that neighborhood. Manhattan Community Board 4 used it recently to report more than 200 missing pedestrian ramps! (It's also great for reporting a missing bike rack, a broken streetlight, or an ill-timed crosswalk light.)

A group of students, eager to explore the halls of power in Washington, D.C., found their path blocked by closed doors. But instead of sending them home disappointed, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose district includes parts of the Bronx, stepped in. She didn't just say hello to them she personally led them on a tour of the Capitol and turned what could have been a major letdown into a civics lesson they will never forget.

The new law, sponsored by Assembly Member Tony Simone and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal from Manhattan, would allow city officials to pass local property tax relief for Chelsea's Penn South residents. It also builds on the governor's recent budget, which automatically cuts taxes 50% for the nearly 100,000 New York City Mitchell-Lama households by providing a deeper shelter rent tax benefit. The governor made the affordability move for Mitchell-Lama residents in part because the buildings were built in 1955 and need maintenance and updates.

Expect a dazzling state-of-the-art show where "the lights will dance to a curated medley of uplifting music, creating a luminous celebration of light and sound," Saks announced today. Though the lights dimmed last year amid financial uncertainty, the show is back this year as of November 24. It will run through Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas, lighting up each night for all to enjoy for free.

In the 2001 Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, just weeks after the September 11th attacks, two participants dressed as the Twin Towers with angel wings and halos, turning their costumes into heartfelt tributes. Their embrace symbolized unity, mourning, and the idea of the towers as reunited souls in the afterlife. That year, Halloween became a space for public grieving as much as celebration, with costumes and performances reflecting collective sorrow and resilience.

New York City's culinary scene - from sizzling pies to the best French restaurants - would be nothing without a stiff drink. Thanks to the confluence of glitz, glam, and legendary nightlife, the metropolis harbors a long tradition of tending bar at the top of its game. Whether it were the illicit speakeasies of the past, or the happy hour watering holes today, the Big Apple's cultivated an identity based on craftsmanship, a willingness to torch the rule book in favor of permanent playing.

Ex-NYPD officer Stanley Cadet, 27, of North Babylon, was off-duty and allegedly driving at more than 100 mph alongside Kayla Lopez, 28, of Bay Shore, at 2:20 a.m. on May 11, 2024. The two drivers ran a red light and drove side-by-side for half a mile on Union Boulevard in West Islip - a single-lane road - when their cars collided, according to a release from New York Attorney General Letitia James' office.

Ponce Bank recently celebrated 12 graduates from its Small Business Bootcamp, which is designed to equip local small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools necessary for their growth and success. This free bootcamp reflects Ponce Bank's commitment to fostering economic opportunity, expand financial inclusion and strengthen the neighborhoods where it serves. Three graduates from the Small Business Bootcamp's four cohorts, which include the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and New Jersey, were recognized and presented with growth awards.

The creator economy isn't just a trend; it's a full-blown economic shift. Valued in the billions, this new digital landscape has empowered individuals to produce, promote, and monetize content with the efficiency of a startup. As a hub for relentless innovation, New York City is naturally at the center of this movement, with countless founders launching platforms to serve this new generation of entrepreneurs.

Sliwa - who was born in New York City, founded the Guardian Angels in 1979 and says he'll "die in this city" - is the current underdog in the race for mayor. A recently released Quinnipiac University poll found that Democratic Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leads with 46% of likely voters backing him, followed by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo with 33% and Sliwa with 15%.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's fact-free crackdown on e-bikes continues - and the agency has finally released some of the numbers to amNY (believe me, we've been asking). No surprise: The Upper East Side, where Tisch's mother has made her opinion well known, leads in enforcement. The amNY editorial board obviously read Streetsblog, commissioning an op-ed from two Council members and a city labor leader to support a Council bill to rein in Amazon that we wrote about last month.

On Saturday, October 25, Wollman Rink is calling on 600 skaters to lace up and help break the standing record of 523 participants set in 2014. The 30-minute lesson will be led by the rink's Skate School instructors and welcomes skaters of various ages and skill levels. If you've ever dreamed of being part of a world record (or just witnessing one), this is your chance to join in the fun and celebrate 75 years of skating in Central Park.

I am running to Revive the East Side because the NYC Council is where change begins. It is the level of government closest to the heartbeat of the people. It is where hope is translated into housing and green spaces, where safety is made real through trust, where the quality of a child's classroom or the cleanliness of a street becomes a reflection of our collective will. It is

Miniature Grand Central Terminal and MetLife Building as part of New York Transit Museum Train Show. Photo by Robert Pozarycki Light jackets, fall decorations and crisp air mean one thing the holidays are around the corner! And with that comes the return of the New York Transit Museum's Holiday Train Show in Grand Central Terminal. New Yorkers of all ages will enjoy a whimsical holiday experience at the 21st rendition of the legendary exhibit, which opens on Nov. 13.

The 60-day warning period on the Bx22, M96, M116 and Bx2 bus routes begins on Oct. 13. Vehicles that block bus stops or illegally double park will receive warning notices in the mail for an initial period during those 60 days, followed by summonses thereafter. Fines start at $50 but can be as much as $250 for repeat offenders. The four routes are in addition to the 43 routes currently enforced.

According to a New York City Campaign Finance Board review and reporting by the New York Post, at least 170 donations came from individuals with foreign addresses - a direct violation of federal, state, and local laws that prohibit non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents from contributing to political campaigns. The donations, which include contributions from professionals in Canada, Germany, Australia, and the UAE, raise serious concerns about the legality - and integrity - of Mamdani's campaign operation.

Broadway musicians voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike Sunday night, threatening significant disruptions to New York City's iconic theater scene if their demands are not met at the bargaining table this week. The musicians, who have been working without a contract on Broadway since Aug. 31, outlined their demands in an open letter to the Broadway League on Oct. 1. They include higher wages, better health care coverage, and protections from layoffs.

New York City's annual Columbus Day Parade marches through Manhattan on Monday, celebrating Italian pride. This year's parade may be impacted by a nor'easter that's bringing high winds and heavy rain Sunday into Monday. But as of now, the festivities are still on. Is Columbus Day a federal holiday? Yes. That means the U.S. Postal Service and most banks are closed. Under normal circumstances, federal workers have the day off with pay, but that may be impacted by the government shutdown.

NEW YORK CITY - A man was slashed, and another person was pushed onto the subway tracks at a Manhattan subway station late Saturday night, police said. The incident happened at the 57th Street subway station in Midtown around 11:10 p.m. A 39-year-old man was found slashed in the left hand, and a 37-year-old man who was pushed onto the tracks suffered an elbow injury.